The End of Evangelion (Part One) - Neon Genesis Finale

Is it okay to be here? Join us on a deep dive into The End of Evangelion, the mind-bending alternate ending to Hideaki Anno's anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

In this three-part series, Nathan and Tyler investigate the essential but often misunderstood circumstances surroundingThe End of Evangelion's creation. We dig into a trove of old GAINAX interviews, theatrical pamphlets, DVD extras, and more, to build a clearer picture and deepen our analysis of both endings.

In part one, we re-visit the show’s controversial final two episodes, which depart from a traditional narrative into an avant-garde inner-world where the characters struggle to answer the questions at humanity's core. What is truth? What is reality? What is our reason for being?

Whether you are a hardcore Evangelion fan or a curious newcomer, you’ll find something new to appreciate about this layered and cryptic show.

Follow us into the madness next week with part two, as we turn to the finale's polarized reception, Hideaki Anno’s mental collapse, and the infamous first half of The End of Evangelion: “Air / Love Is Destructive.”